As of April 2023, there were 1,000 active fintechs in Latin America (LatAm) with a vast majority focusing on financial inclusion, tackling the issue of […]
Month: July 2024
From Data Centres to Homes: Lloyds Bank’s New Social Housing Plan
Lloyds Banking Group is repurposing its decommissioned data centres and office sites into social housing to address the UK’s housing crisis. The first project, in Pudsey, […]
Paying for Pints With Payit: Wetherspoons Integrates NatWest Open Banking Payment Solution
Fancy a pint? Your next one could be paid for using open banking, as popular UK pub operator and brand, J D Wetherspoon, has introduced […]
Paycorp Leverages ATM Transaction Data to Offer UK Businesses Funding in Under 2 Hours
Payment solutions provider Paycorp has expanded its embedded, pre-approved business funding offering into the United Kingdom, to meet growing demand in the region. Paycorp has […]
Stabilising The Crypto Frontier: UAE’s Groundbreaking Stablecoin Regulations
The UAE has rapidly positioned itself as a key player in the global virtual assets market, setting a benchmark with its forward-thinking regulatory frameworks. In […]
Qashier Unveils New Payment-Linked Loyalty Programme for Merchants in Asia Pacific
Singapore-based fintech startup Qashier has launched ‘Treats’, a new payment-linked loyalty programme enabling customers to earn points by paying with their linked cards. Since piloting […]
GoCardless and ICE InsureTech Deliver Improved Digital Payment Experiences for Insurance Sector
Insurance companies in Australia and New Zealand have faced issues with payment collections in the past which have resulted in costly fees and lost time. […]
Top Five Sites to Purchase Instagram Followers in 2024
Building a robust social media presence is essential for fintech companies looking to expand their reach. Here technology commentators share their recommendations on tools to […]
AFC Praises New BNPL Recommendations, But Warns That Providers Need ‘Additional Time’ to Comply
The American Fintech Council, the industry association representing responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, has welcomed new recommendations regarding buy now, pay later (BNPL) but […]
Wirex and Visa Integrate Blockchain Technology with Traditional Finance in Latest Partnership
Wirex, a Web3 money app, is partnering with digital payments giant Visa to further the use of digital currencies in the UK and the European […]